Long-term exposure to air pollution and COVID-19 incidence: a prospective study of residents in the city of Varese, Northern Italy
Conclusions
Long-term exposure to low levels of air pollutants, especially PM2.5, increased the incidence of COVID-19. The causality warrants confirmation in future studies; meanwhile, government efforts to further reduce air pollution should continue.
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Veronesi, G., De Matteis, S., Calori, G., Pepe, N., Ferrario, M. M. Tags: Press releases, COVID-19 Environment Source Type: research
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